Irish Coffee Recipe | Starbucks® Coffee At Home

10 mins Easy

A little whiskey goes a long way in this coffee cocktail. Nothing melts away the chills like piping hot coffee and a shot of Irish whiskey—preferably mixed together with a bit of brown sugar and topped with a heaping scoop of whipped cream. Here’s how to whip up this cold-weather favorite for a few lucky friends.

INGREDIENTS

SERVING

- 1 serving +

KEY INGREDIENTS

Brewed Coffee

4

cups

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OTHER INGREDIENTS

4

Tbsp

brown sugar
8

oz

Irish whiskey
0.5

tsp

nutmeg
Whipped cream (for homemade whipped cream, 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1 Tbsp sugar)

HOW TO MAKE

Irish Coffee

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How to Make Irish Coffee

01

Stir brown sugar, whiskey and coffee together in a tall glass.
02

Top with a scoop (or two) of whipped cream.
03

Finish it off with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
(U.S. Only) Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.

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